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2025-01-02 06:06:56
What is a long term medication. How long should one take a medicine to be considered it as long term I have started taking a statin for high cholesterol for a month Will it cause an increase in sgpt Current sgpt 18 Current sgot 19 A/G ratio 2.34 Medicine currently prescribed is rosuvas 20mg Will it cost side effects
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Long-term medications are those taken for months or longer to manage chronic conditions like high cholesterol. Rosuvas (rosuvastatin) lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk. Common side effects include muscle pain and occasional mild elevation of liver enzymes (SGPT/SGOT). Your current levels (SGPT 18, SGOT 19, A/G ratio 2.34) are normal, indicating no liver stress. Regular liver function tests (LFTs) every 3-6 months are essential while on statins. Report symptoms like muscle pain or jaundice promptly. Rosuvas is often a long-term treatment but is safe when monitored regularly, with adjustments.
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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat

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Get lipid profile done

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The relevance of this question is not clear. Please seek a formal consultation with a General Physician for clarification.

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Change life style n diet plan drastically, all problems shorted out slowly, effect is permanent. With treatment till u take it is ok, as u stop it increases.

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U can take it. Continue for 3 months and then get a lipid profile done to see the progress. Avoid oily food and red meat. Get some exercise ( cardios )

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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment

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It depends on your age,other risk factors,family history.
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Avoid oily and nonveg food. Do regular exercise avoid alcohol and smoking
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Continue medication..
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Avoid fried/oily /preservative food avoid red meat
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Take more green vegetables Free hand excercise/Walk for 30 min

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This medicine is totally fine and dont forget to take it in evening time,as it’s more effective when taking after dinner.As such no serious long term side effects.You can take it safely and keep follow up with your doctor monthly

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Need further information about your lipid profile It's better to take atorva than rosuvas Consult 9][419][00]5910]

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and • keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .

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Diet and lifestyle changes are must along with medication.
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Start with rosuvas 5

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Start the medication along with life style modification Regular walk exercise daily yoga Control diet

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LFT looks normal continue medication as advised

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need more information kindly consult

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There is not much side effects of this medicine, definitely not increased in LFT.

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Can take for years.How high is your cholesterol?
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https://www.myhealthclinic.org.in/post/lookbeyondstatins

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No side effects as such. Longterm is for long duration. Pls don't worry.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food and Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Walk

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Repeat lipid profile after two months
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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